Change description : 2025-03-27 17:01:00: Updated the import information notes for bovine semen and embryos. We’ve added guidance on completing health certificates for imports from EU countries with recognised regionalisation. [Guidance and regulation]
In Import Information Note BVTC/2 for imports of bovine animals, we’ve added information about ruminants imported from or transiting through EU bluetongue restricted areas.
25 February 2025
In Import Information Note BVTC/2 for imports of bovine animals, we’ve added instructions for consignments of live animals after loading in the country of origin. During this period, animals shall not be:
- transported together with live animals that are not intended for introduction into Great Britain or are of a lower health status
- unloaded (or when transported by air, moved to another aircraft) in a third country, territory or part thereof that is not authorised for imports of the animals concerned into Great Britain
- transported by road, by rail, or moved on foot through a third country, territory or part thereof that is not authorised for imports of the animals concerned into Great Britain